Saturday, December 5, 2009

Trekking and travel in Himalayan Nepal

Everest base camp trek or the EBC trek as it is commonly known as Everest trekking offers excellent trekking opportunities in the legendry Khumbu Valley. The trek to Everest area takes you through such popular places as Namche, Hotel Everest view in Syangboche, Khumjung valley, Tengboche monetary, Gorakshep and Kalapattar. If you are designing your Nepal trekking program to Everest Region during May – June or October – November, you will also have an opportunity to observe the world famous Dumje festival and Mani Rimdu festival.

Fact of the Trekking
Destination :
Everest base camp
Trek Days:
14 days (Fly in / fly out)
Total Days:
18 days in Nepal
Max. Elevation:
5545 meter / Elevation profile
Trek Grade:
Strenuous / Alpine
Trek Distance:
173 km Approx.
Accommodation :
Lodge / Camping
Type of Trek:

Itinerary Type :
Fixed or Customized (Group, single, or Senior packages available)
Geography:
Alpine mountains & valleys / Alpine villages, Glaciers & cold places
Best Season:
September - November & March - May
Departure Date:
Anytime through out the year except December through February
Special Interest:
Cultural, Environmental education, bird watching, nature walk, photography, religious







Possible views of Mountains : Everest 8848m, Lhotse 8516m, Nuptse 7896m, Pumori 7145m, Amadablam 6812m. Thamserku 6800m, Khumbila 5751m, Kwangde Ri 6187m, Cho Oyu 8201m, Tawache 6542, Kangtenga 6645m, Kusum Kangru 6369, Makalu 8463m, Island Peak 6189m, Chhukungri 5845m, Lobuche East 6119m, Lobuche West 6145m, Khumbuste 6640m, Cholatse 6640m, Cha Kung 7020m, & More attractive snowcapped peaks.
Itinerary in Details
Day 01 : Arrive Kathmandu, transfer to the hotel. Welcome Dinner in the evening.
Day 02 : Sightseeing in and around Kathmandu valley and preparation for trekking.
Day 03 : Fly to Lukla (2860m)- 45 minutes then commence trek to Phakding (2600m) - 4 hours
Day 04 : Phakding - Namche Bazar (3446m) - 5 hours.
Day 05 : Namche Bazar, one-day rest for acclimatization.
Day 06 : Namche Bazar - Tengboche (3867m) - 5½ hours.
Day 07 : Tengboche - Dingboche (4343m) - 6 hours.
Day 08 : Dingboche - Lobuche (4930m) - 5½ hours.
Day 09 : Lobuche - Gorakhshep (5200m) - 4 hours.
Day 10 : Gorakhshep - Kalapattar (5545m) - Lobuche - 6 hours.
Day 11 : Lobuche - Pangboche (3985m) - 6 hours.
Day 12 : Pangboche - Khumjung (3790m)/Khunde - 7 hours.
Day 13 : Khumjung - Syangboche (3720m) - Namche Bazar - 4 hours.
Day 14 : Namche Bazar - Phakding (2600m) - 7 hours.
Day 15 : Phakding -Lukla (2860m) - 3 hours, reconfirm the flight tickets.
Day 16 : Lukla – Kathmandu, 45 minutes by flight.
Day 17 : Sightseeing in ancient City Bhaktapur. Farewell Dinner in the evening
Day 18 : Final Departure.

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